Accommodation on Banwa offers complete seclusion, whether you opt for a romantic escape à deux in one of the stunning beachfront villas or choose a full-island buyout for family and friends. Six contemporary beachfront villas, each concealed among lush gardens, open directly onto deserted beaches. This pristine natural beauty can be enjoyed without the bother of mosquitoes, thanks to a pioneering natural solution implemented by a local scientist.
Within the villas themselves, floor-to-ceiling glass invites the ocean light to spill across pale timber floors, while infinity pools appear to merge with the sea beyond. Options range from one to four-bedroom villas, each carefully positioned across the island to ensure maximum privacy. Axis Garden rooms in a designated wing with its own terrace and pool serve as overflow accommodation for those not staying in the villas.
Service on the island is flawless, and dining is entirely bespoke. Whether barefoot on the beach, within the privacy of your villa, or under a canopy of ancient trees and endless stars, high-quality ingredients take centre stage. This could be the tenderest seafood pulled straight from the waters that morning, fruits still warm from the sun, or a bounty of fresh produce plucked from the island’s organic farm. As with everything else on the island, you set the pace – and it is a pace you will struggle to leave behind.
SUITABLE FOR:
- Serenity seekers
- Nature lovers
- Marine adventurers
THINGS TO DO AT THE RESORT:
- Begin the day with sunrise yoga in the coconut grove
- Go snorkelling or diving to discover the kaleidoscopic marine life in the house reef
- Explore the island’s sparkling shores by kayak, paddle board, or Hobie cat
- Set out on a guided nature walk and learn more about Banwa’s inspiring conservation initiatives
- Enjoy a soothing massage in the gentle ocean breeze
THINGS TO DO NEARBY:
- Go kayaking through the mangroves of the Barbacan River
- Escape to a nearby deserted sandbank to swim, snorkel, or enjoy sundowners in complete seclusion
- Expand your scuba diving adventures at some of the 20 nearby dive sites, or venture further afield to the legendary Tubbataha Reef
- Take a sunset cruise to Pagbu Island, observing flying foxes flittering overhead
- Travel along the Ilian River to Bagong Bayan village to learn about community life, then trek to a hidden waterfall
- Sail to Constancia Shoal to go line fishing in the bountiful waters
